Radiologic Sciences These professionals function as first assistants to the physician in medical practice, utilizing radiant energy, ionizing radiation (X-Ray), other forms of electro-magnetic energy, and sound waves for the imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Each distinct specialty option has its own educational criteria, accreditation and clinical training requirements. The program prepares technologists for entry-level positions and also prepares the technologist who wishes to gain additional expertise. The radiologic technology curriculum and all program options are designed to meet the guidelines for accreditation and/or recognition by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiation Therapy Technology and the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The Radiologic Sciences program offers a Bachelor of Science Degree with options in: diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomography, radiation therapy technology, and radiology education/management. To be considered for enrollment into the Radiologic Sciences program, prospective students must first obtain admission to the University. To be approved for entry into the major and professional sequences, applicants must submit additional application materials. This program admits a limited number of students based on specific selection criteria. Students may be selected for admission to the Radiologic Sciences program either as freshmen or sophomores. Freshmen will be evaluated on the basis of ACT scores and high school grade point average. Sophomores will be evaluated on the number of hours of college credit, college grade point average as calculated by SIUC, college mathematics and science grades and the grade in anatomy. Anatomy, math and science courses must be completed prior to the following fall semester. Accreditation guidelines place limits on the enrollment in this program. Students begin the professional sequence each fall only. This degree program requires the successful completion of clinical internships. In accordance with Federal and State guidelines, the clinical sites will require proof of the following: vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, TB, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, and influenza; current CPR card; and proof of completion of HIPAA and blood-borne pathogens training. Affiliation sites will also require students to undergo a criminal background check and drug screening. Associate in Applied Science in Radiological Sciences Degree The A.A.S. degree in the Radiologic Sciences curriculum is designed to prepare students to become registered radiologic technologists (medical radiographers). Completion of the program provides graduates with the educational requirements necessary to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Students in the radiation therapy technology, and magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomography, and radiology education, and radiology management specialization will receive the A.A.S. degree upon successful completion of their junior year. All students graduating from the Radiography program must pass their ARRT exam and be certified by the ARRT by the start date of their specialization or the student will not be allowed to enter their specialization in Radiation Therapy or MRI/CT. All Radiography students must pass each of their Radiologic Science courses: RAD 122, 102, 112, 112L, 202, 212, 222, 232, 232L, 312, 322, 332, 342, 352 with a grade of "C" or better (the minimum requirement) in order to satisfy Program requirements and stay in the Program. Any Radiography student that does not meet the minimum course requirement (a course grade of "C" or better) will not be allowed to continue in the Program. The student is allowed to reapply for admission to the Program the following year through the Program's online application process. The following general education and radiologic sciences courses totaling 70 credit hours are required to receive the A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Sciences. 2018-2019 Academic Catalog 1
Associate in Applied Science In Radiological Sciences University Core Curriculum Requirement 15 General Education Courses: ENGL 101; MATH 108 OR 101; CMST 101; University Core Science, University Core Social Science. A.A.S. Radiologic Sciences Requirements 48 Radiologic Sciences Courses: RAD 122, RAD 102, RAD 112L, RAD 202, RAD 212, RAD 222, RAD 232, RAD 232L, RAD 312, RAD 322, RAD 332, RAD 342, RAD 352 Additional Required Course: AH 241 or Anatomy Equivalent 4 Total 67 Bachelor of Science Degree The Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Sciences is a 120-semester hour program consisting of forty-one semester hours of University Core Curriculum requirements, and 79 semester hours of combined radiography and professional option courses. All coursework required for the A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Sciences counts toward this degree. Within the Radiologic Sciences curriculum, certain courses must be passed by a minimum requirement in order to progress through the program (please see course descrptions for minimum requirements listed for each course). Any student unable to achieve the minimum requirements, will not be allowed to progress through the program and must re-apply for admission into the program and specilization through the program's online application process. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Option Sonography is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. This type of procedure is called a sonogram. There are several areas of specialization in the field of Sonography. While most Sonographers work in hospitals, many will also find employment in clinics, private practice physician offices, public health facilities, laboratories, and other medical settings performing examinations in their areas of specialization. Career advancement opportunities exist in education, administration, research, and in commercial sales and education/application specialists. The sonography option is a direct entry program for students with the anticipated graduation year of 2018 or later as students are not required to go through the Diagnostic Radiography portion of the program. If an AAS Radiology graduate wants to pursue Sonography education, they will have to complete the third and fourth year Sonography coursework as well as all general education courses listed in the curricular guide. Students who are accepted into the Sonography program as a freshman or a sophomore will receive a minor in Health Information and Informatics Management and a minor in Health Care Management by completion of the additional requirements. Year three transfer students or stuudents who are accepted into the Sonography program as a Junior may do one or both of the minors. Some of the additional requirements may be substituted for those newly transfer or newly accepted Junior students. 2018-2019 Academic Catalog 2
Within the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, each student must complete RAD 349, 359A, 359B, 369, 379A, 379B, 389, 399A, 399B, 399C, 459A, 459B, 479A, 479B, and 489 with a grade of "C" or higher and RAD 409A and 409B with a grade of "B" or higher. Any student not completing the above mentioned requirements will not be allowed to graduate/progress through the Sonography Program and must re-apply for admission into the program through the program's online application process. Diagnosic Medical Sonography To include: UNIV 101, MATH 101 or MATH 108, PHYS 101 Sonography Requirements 50 RAD 349, RAD 359A, RAD 359B, RAD 369, RAD 379A, RAD 379B, RAD 389, RAD 399A, RAD 399B, RAD 399C, RAD 409A, RAD 409B, RAD 459A, RAD 459B, RAD 469, RAD 479A, RAD 479B, RAD 489 Additional Requirements 10 AH 241-4 (2 credits will cover UCC Human Health) 2 AH 415 3 AH 105 2 ISAT 229 3 HCM COURSE - Receive Health Care Management Minor and Health Information and Informatics Management Minor 21 HCM 360 3 HCM 364 3 HCM 366 3 HCM 368 3 HCM 388 3 HCM 410 3 HCM 468 3 2018-2019 Academic Catalog 3
Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Computed Tomography Option This option is designed to prepare technologists in the advanced areas of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). The MRI and CT components will emphasize physics, technology, instrumentation, sectional anatomy, and pathology. Technologists employed in these capacities will be supervised by a board certified radiologist, but will be afforded a greater amount of responsibility and independence in the performance of their duties. Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Computed Tomography To include: UNIV 101U, AH 241 or Anatomy Equivalent AH 105 2 Professional Core Requirements 48 Including: RAD 102, RAD 112, RAD 112L, RAD 122, RAD 202, RAD 212, RAD 222, RAD 232, RAD 232L, RAD 312, RAD 322, RAD 332, RAD 342, RAD 352 MRI and CT 31 Including: RAD 364, RAD 374, RAD 384, RAD 394, RAD 404, RAD 414, RAD 424, RAD 434 Radiation Therapy Technology Option Radiation therapy technologists assist radiation oncologists in all aspects of the administration of radiation therapy treatment; their primary responsibility consists of exposing specific areas of the patient s body to prescribed doses of ionizing radiation. Radiation therapy technologists also provide appropriate patient care; this includes exercising judgment when administering treatment and adhering to the principle of radiation protection for the patient, self and others. Within the radiation therapy specialization, each student must complete RAD 360, 370, 380, 390 and 400 with a "C" or higher and RAD 410, 420, 430, and 440 with a "B" or higher. Any student not completing the above mentioned requirements, will not be allowed to graduate with the radiation therapy specialization and must re-apply for admission into the specialization. The student will also not be cleared to take the ARRT radiation therapy examination if they do not meet the minimum criteria through the program's online application process. Radiation Therapy Technology 2018-2019 Academic Catalog 4
To include: UNIV 101U, AH 241 or Anatomy Equivalent AH 105 2 Radiation Therapy Technology Core Requirements 48 Including: RAD 102, RAD 112, RAD 112L, RAD 122, RAD 202, RAD 212, RAD 222, RAD 232, RAD 232L, RAD 312, RAD 322, RAD 332, RAD 342, RAD 352 Radiation Therapy Technology 31 Including: RAD 360, RAD 370, RAD 380, RAD 390, RAD 400, RAD 410, RAD 420, RAD 430, RAD 440 Radiology Education/Management Option This option is designed to allow entry level radiographers the opportunity to study educational theories, philosophies, styles, and techniques. Additionally, the student will be introduced to management concepts as they relate to medical imaging departments. The primary focus of the radiology education and management option is to allow students who wish to enter either radiography education or radiography management the opportunity to learn and develop the skills necessary for success in these two environments. Students will be required to complete an internship in their chosen area of emphasis (if state licensure is feasible) or an undergraduate research project related to radiology education or management. Radiology Education/Management To include: UNIV 101U, AH 241 or Anatomy Equivalent AH 105 2 Radiology Education/Management Core Requirements 48 Including: RAD 102, RAD 112, RAD 112L, RAD 122, RAD 202, RAD 212, RAD 222, RAD 232, RAD 232L, RAD 312, RAD 322, RAD 332, RAD 342, RAD 352 Radiology Education /Management 31 Select Nine Courses: 27 RAD 345, RAD 355, RAD 415, RAD 425A, RAD 425B, RAD 435, RAD 480, RAD 481, RAD 482 2018-2019 Academic Catalog 5
Select One Course: 4 RAD 475 or RAD 476 Last updated: 03/01/2018 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901 Phone: (618) 453-2121 Catalog Year Statement: Students starting their collegiate training during the period of time covered by this catalog (see bottom of this page) are subject to the curricular requirements as specified herein. The requirements herein will extend for a seven calendar-year period from the date of entry for baccalaureate programs and three years for associate programs. Should the University change the course requirements contained herein subsequently, students are assured that necessary adjustments will be made so that no additional time is required of them. 2018-2019 Academic Catalog 6